This May, during Mental Health Awareness Month, The National Runaway Safeline (NRS) calls on community, advocates and partners to help strengthen mental‑health support for young people nationwide.

For more than five decades, NRS has been a beacon of stability for youth experiencing family conflict, emotional distress, or the risk of homelessness. Today, 100,000+ connections are made annually through NRS’s hotline and digital services—each one offering a young person safety, guidance, and hope.

Why Donor Support Matters Now More Than Ever

Mental‑health challenges remain one of the leading reasons youth reach out to NRS. Mental Health Awareness Month elevates these realities, encourages early interventions, and provides tools that help young people navigate emotional struggles before they reach a point of crisis.

With donor partnership, NRS can:

Expand training for crisis services volunteers and staff
Provide more accessible mental‑health resources for youth and caregivers
Amplify youth voices through awareness campaigns
Strengthen outreach to schools, shelters, and community organizations

“Every contribution directly fuels compassionate, life‑changing support for young people who often have nowhere else to turn.”

A Shared Path Toward Brighter Futures

1 in 5 young people, ages 12-17, currently have a diagnosed mental health or behavioral health condition. This Mental Health Month campaign plays an essential role in ensuring NRS can meet rising demand and innovate its services to help more than 5.3 million youth experiencing mental health challenges.

NRS invites community, donors and partners to stand alongside youth this May—investing in resilience, empowerment, and the belief that every young person deserves a safe and hopeful future.

THANK YOU SPONSORS!

Mental Health Month: Strengthen the Lifeline for Youth in Crisis